"She... asked you to the dance?" Rainbow says, her ears suddenly drooping.

"Yeah! Isn't this great!? I've been waiting for this for three years Rainbow, and it finally happened!"

"So... I guess I'll just stay at home then. You guys have fun..." Rainbow starts to get up from her seat.

"Hey whoa." I grab her leg across the table and pull her back into the booth. "You're still coming with me Rainbow. It won't be the same without you there."

"But you're just gonna be with Skyler all night, why would you want me there? I'd just be in the way..."

"Because you're my best friend Rainbow. Whether you realize it or not, I do care about you. I'm not gonna leave you alone during the biggest event of the year."

"Really? You'd give up being alone with Skyler for me?"

"Of course. Alex will be there too, maybe you can get to know him better too."

We continue to slowly eat our ice-cream while just making friendly small talk. When we finish, I throw away our cups and wave for Rainbow to come meet me outside. I open her door and she hops in with a flutter of her wings. I get in my side and close the door with a relieved sigh.

"Hey, I don't have any homework today. Wanna go catch a quick movie?" I say as I pull out my phone.

"Can't you just do that at home?"

"Well yeah, but going to a movie theater is so much more fun."

"Why?"

"It's all dark and stuff in there. It makes you feel more immersed in the movie."

"Just us?"

"Unless there's somebody hiding in the back seat, then yeah." I say sarcastically. "What makes you ask?"

"Oh uh. Just wondering."

"Okay then... Let's get moving."

I turn back onto the highway and head towards the movie theater near my house. Along the way, I notice Rainbow look up at me and open her mouth, only to look away and say nothing. She repeats this several times. There's obviously something on her mind, but I just can't figure it out. I decide to brush it off, not wanting to bother her about it anymore than I already have.

My phone goes off as I pull into the parking lot. I unlock it to see my mom calling me.

"What's up?" I respond to my mom in the casual way that I usually greet her.

"Matt? Where are you? Why aren't you home yet?"

"Oh I went out with Rainbow for a while. We're at the movie theater right now. Do you need me to come home?"

"Oh no no no. I just wanted to know where you were. You two have fun together."

"We will. Thanks mom." I hang up the call and look over at Rainbow who's just looking up at me with a stare.

"Um... can I help you?" I retort as she doesn't take her eyes off me.

"Huh? What?" Rainbow blinks and shakes her head. "Sorry I was just thinking."

We walk up to the ticket booth where I buy two tickets for an action movie I had been dying to see. I knew Rainbow would love it too as we have the same tastes in both music and movies. When we enter, an employee tries to stop us saying "No pets allowed." Let's just say Rainbow did NOT take kindly to being referred to as a pet.

"Where do you wanna sit?" I whisper as we enter the theater.

"Up there." She whispers back as she points to the upper corner of the room. It's not where I would choose, but if it's what she wants, then I guess we're sitting there.

We walk up there stairs, getting a few looks and acknowledgements as we walk past people in their seats. I take the seat in the very top left corner, and Rainbow sits next to me on my left.

"Why'd you chose these seats?" I ask as I pull out my phone to check Instagram again.

"It's private up here." Rainbow says calmly, yet she tenses up just a second or two after finishing. "B-Because y'know... nobody will try to talk to us, that's why."

"Makes sense." I open the camera once again. "Another picture?" I ask as I turn on the flash.

"Yeah!" Rainbow leans in closer to me to get in the shot. She wraps her front leg around the front of my chest in a hugging position which takes me by surprise. I raise the phone above us and snap the picture, being temporarily blinded by the bright flash.

"Ow. Shit, I forgot about that." I chuckle as I rub my eyes. I type in the description, "#movies with Rainbow" and post the picture. "Like it?" I turn the phone towards Rainbow.

"I love it." She says simply, still practically laying down on my chest. The lights dim and I lock the phone so I won't be illuminating the corner of the theater.

Not long into the movie, I feel Rainbow go limp. I look down to see her asleep, her head resting on my shoulder. I decide not to wake her, even though there's still a lot of time left before the movie ends. At least she's smiling in her sleep, so something must have perked her up.

"Matt? Is that you man?" A whisper comes from a couple of rows down. I look down to see Alex and his sister shuffling into a seat.

"Hey Alex!" I half shout, half whisper. "What're you doing here?"

"I thought I'd take my sister to this movie. I heard it was really good. Looks like we're a little late."

"Nah, it's only been about fifteen minutes since it started."

"Dude, come sit with us." Alex waves down to the empty seats next to him.

"I'd love too but..." I glance down at Rainbow who is now resting her head on my lap after I moved the armrest. "I'm sorta pinned down. Oh hey dude, Skyler asked me to the dance!"

"No way really? Dude you finally did it!" We both do air fist bumps since we can't reach each other. "Is Rainbow goin' with you?"

"Yeah, but she seemed bummed when I told her I was going with Skyler too."

"Probably doesn't want to be a third wheel."

"Yeah, you're probably right. I'll try to keep her involved."

"Alex, I'm trying to watch the movie!" Alex's little sister says as she nudges him.

"Alright, alright! We'll talk later Matt. The princess demands I shut up."

"Haha I know the pain." I chuckle as I think of Emily and how she's always up to something. I have to completely turn my phone off to keep it from vibrating constantly from all the Instagram alerts. I like the support from everyone on there, but it can get slightly annoying to have hundreds of notifications.

I watch the movie while subconsciously scratching Rainbow's head. I notice the theater starting to drop in temperature, and I start to shiver. I'm about to reach over and grab my jacket from the empty seat, when I feel Rainbow shiver as well. She tries to curl up to retain heat, but ends up stretching out again. I drape the jacket over Rainbow, and she stops fidgeting.

"There." I say to myself. "Now stop shaking."

The movie lasts for about another hour and a half before the credits start to role. I thought it was really good. Too bad Rainbow missed almost all of it. I take the jacket off of her and drape it around my shoulders.

"Rainbow wake up. Movie's over, time to go." I try to shake Rainbow awake. All I get in response is a moan and her digging her face into my stomach.

"Fine, be like that." I pick Rainbow up and hold her to my chest, all four of her limbs wrapping around my neck and torso. Gees, she is such a heavy sleeper.

I exit the theater and spot Alex in the lobby with his sister.

"Ah, Alex, we meet again!" I walk up to him, trying not to drop Rainbow as I wave.

"I do believe we do good sir!" He tries to retort in a British accent. "Why are you carrying her?" He points to Rainbow curiously.

"Because she's lazy and I'm not enough of an asshole to force her to walk."

"Haha, anyway, how'd you get Skyler to ask you to prom dude?"

"I don't really know! She just sent me a text asking me to prom. I said yes and that was that."

"Dude, call her. Ask her why."

"My phone is off and I can't reach it. Can I use yours?" Alex hands me his phone. I have to look over Rainbow's shoulder to even seen the screen. I call Skyler and hold the phone up to my ear, just barely being able to balance Rainbow in one arm.

"Alex?" Skyler answers.

"Nah, it's Matt."

"Oh! Hey Matt! What's up?"

"Uh Alex wanted to know why you asked me to prom. I was kinda wondering myself as well."

"Why did I ask you? Because Alex told me that you liked me today before lunch." My eyes shoot up at Alex who has a prideful smirk on his face.

"You sly son of a bitch." I say to Alex after lowering the phone so Skyler can't hear me. That would explain why she was so cheerful towards me today.

"I thought you already knew that I liked you." I say to Skyler.

"I had no idea! Sometimes all the signs that somebody likes you are there, but you just don't catch them! I'm sure you know what I mean. So I thought I'd make your day and ask you to the dance. If it goes well there, then maybe... something could develop between us."

"Thanks Sky!" I quickly hang up and toss Alex his phone.

"You set me up." I smirk as I shift Rainbow into my other arm.

"Surprise! I figured I had to step in or nothing would ever happen between you two!"

"Well it's the best 'gift' I've gotten in quite some time."

"Anything for my best-bro." Alex then looks at his watch. "Shit, I should get going. I'll see you tomorrow Matt." Alex and his sister walk out of the lobby and into the parking lot.

"Ready to go home Rainbow?" I ask even though I know she won't respond. I get a lot of stares of course since I'm carrying a blue pegasus through a movie theater, but that's the price of friendship I suppose.

I place Rainbow down in the passenger seat and buckle her in. I jump behind the wheel and rev the engine. I pull out onto the street and head for home.

About five minutes into the drive, I hear a moan and I see Rainbow sitting up in the corner of my eye.

"Well well well, look who finally woke up."

"Huh? What happened? Where are we?"

"Heading home. You fell asleep during the movie. By the way, how the hell do you get cold with a layer of fur?"

"What are you talking about?"

"You fell asleep on me and started shivering. Just wondering how your coat didn't keep you warm."

"I did what!?" Rainbow suddenly blushes deeply.

"Haha, don't worry, it wasn't awkward or anything. Emily has fallen asleep on me before. I don't care really as long as it's a friend that does it."

"Oh... okay. Good..."

"Anyway, what do you want for dinner? My mom just sent me a text saying we can get whatever since we're getting home kind of late."

"Like going out for dinner?"

"Yeah... Oh right! You've never been to a restaurant here have you? Oh you'll love this one pizza place down the street."

"Yeah! Let's go there!"

"Alrighty then." I turn off the road I'm currently on to get on the right road to the little pizza cafe. We pull into the parking lot a few minutes later. I hop out of the truck and open the door for Rainbow. She jumps out but falls on her side when she hits the ground.

"Ow! I guess I'm not totally wake yet." She laughs.

"I guess not!" I hold out a hand to help her up. We walk into the pizza place, a bell ringing on the door when we enter.

"Ah! Matthew Green! My favorite customer!" The chef standing in the kitchen doorway yells when he spots me. All the customers at the tables around us all stop and stare, though I'm starting to get used to it by this point.

"Uncle Luigi! The usual please!" I yell in response. He's not actually my uncle, but that's what everyone calls him. I come here with Alex and Skyler alot, so it's no wonder he knows all of us by name at this point.

"Coming right up!" He rushes into the kitchen.

"What's the usual?" Rainbow asks as we sit down in a booth.

"Cheese pizza, with extra cheese." I say as I spin a knife on the table. "You'll love it!"

"Sounds really good actually." Rainbow says with a smile.

"Y'know Rainbow... today was actually really fun."

"What?" Rainbow perks up suddenly.

"Yeah! Besides the whole Jack thing this morning, this was a really fun day. I'm glad you were around to enjoy it with me."

"T-Thanks Matt. I thought it was fun too!" A small sparkle in her eyes catches my attention. It was as if what I just said had some big impact on her. What is up with this girl?

"The usual! As usual!" Uncle Luigi slides a pizza across the table. "And some drinks for the lovely couple."

"Thanks Uncle Luigi!" I wave as he walks back into the kitchen. "Wait... did he just call us..."

"I-I think he did." Rainbow looks towards the kitchen, though she's blushing deeply.

"Probably just a misunderstanding." I place a slice of the pizza on a plate.

"Y-Yeah, misunderstanding..."

"Here ya go." I slide the plate at Rainbow who stops it with a hoof.

"Holy Celestia! That smells good!" She suddenly snaps back to her perky attitude. She tries to pick it up by the crust between two hooves, but it just falls back onto the plate.

"We're doing THIS again aren't we?" I laugh as I pick up the slice.

"I suppose we are." She smiles back as she bites off a piece of the pizza from my hand. "Wow! That's amazing!"

"Right? I come here all the time with Alex and Skyler. You won't find pizza as good as this for miles!"

We continue eating and laughing. At one point I try to pull a slice away from Rainbow after she took a piece off, but a strand of cheese stretched between her and the slice for a few feet. I had to pull the slice above my head just to get the cheese to break. It was such a simple thing, but it made us laugh till our sides hurt.

"One more picture?" I take out my phone once more.

"You bet!"

I move to the other side of the booth and sit next to Rainbow who leans into my side. We both hold a slice of pizza in our mouths and smile at the camera. I snap the picture and we both laugh at the result. We look so dumb holding the pizza in our mouths, but we decide to post the picture anyway with the description, "We like to do dumb stuff."

Likes and comments roll in just seconds after posting the picture. I have to completely mute my phone to keep it from vibrating constantly.

I leave the money for the pizza on the table and hop out of the booth. We walk out the door, both waving at Uncle Luigi through the kitchen window.

"Thanks again Uncle Luigi!" I yell as I open the front door. The sun is just peeking over the horizon now, so it's probably best that we get home soon.

"Ready to get home?" I ask while yawning as I start the truck engine.

"Yep. I'm still really tired."

"If sleeping was a sport, you'd totally be in the Olympics."

"What's the Olympics?"

"A major sporting event held every four years. Countries from all across the globe compete to see who's the best at different sports and activities."

"That sounds so cool! I want to go!"

"Well you're out of luck. The next summer Olympics won't be for another nine months. Even then, we'd probably have to travel to a different country."

"Ah dang it... You gotta promise me something though."

"And what's that?"

"Show me what kinds of sports you play here. I wanna see what humans do for fun when it comes to athletic stuff."

"I suppose I could do that. Our city has teams for different sports like baseball and football."

"Yes!" Rainbow pumps her hoof in the air.

We drive home in the dark, the sun having set pretty quickly. I pull into the driveway at about seven and let Rainbow out of the truck.

"Damn, it's only seven? I thought it was later than that." I say as I look down at my watch.

"So we still have a few hours to just chill?" Rainbow says happily as she flutters around me.

"Looks like it!"

We walk in and I greet my parents, who are glad to see we made it home alright. We head up to my room and shut the door. We both jump onto my bed, and I proceed to switch on my Xbox.

"Another movie?" I look over at Rainbow.

"You know it!"

I pick a highly rated romantic comedy. I'm not much into romantic movies, but the comedy tag caught my eye. I always love a good laugh.

The movie plays for a while until it reaches some romantic scene where the main characters are kissing on a couch. Not the part I really care for, but Rainbow's eyes are transfixed on the screen, so instead of fast forwarding, I just check Instagram on my phone for a few minutes before looking up again to see the scene STILL going.

"You ever kiss someone Rainbow?" I say casually as I throw my phone down between my legs.

"Wh-what?"

"I asked if you've ever kissed anyone. Y'know, like a boyfriend or something?"

"Oh uh... I've never dated anyone..." Her ears drop in what I assume is embarrassment. "Have you kissed anyone Matt?"

"Well unless you count my mom, then no I can't say I have... Do you smell something? I think it's coming from..." I shove Rainbow to the side a little to reveal a wet spot where she'd been sitting.

"Holy shit Rainbow. Did you..."

"OHMYGOSH!" She screams as she quickly grabs the sheets up in her front legs. "You didn't see that!"

"I had no idea you liked romantic movies THAT much." I laugh. I guess the kissing scene had gotten to her a little too much.

"Stop laughing it's not funny!" Rainbow is almost in tears at this point. I stop laughing as I see that she's really embarrassed.

"I'm sorry Rainbow. I'm not mad at you if that's what you're thinking."

"Y-You're not?" She sniffles, trying to hold in her tears of embarrassment.

"Nah, it's a completely natural bodily function. I don't really give a shit." I say nonchalantly as I lay back on my pillow and fix my eyes back on the movie, which luckily is getting back to the comedy part.

"It's still... I'm sorry."

"Don't be. Now come on, watch the damn movie."

Rainbow lays back down next to me, but she's still shaking, probably nervous that I'll be mad at her or something. The movie comes to an end a while later, and it seems Rainbow forgot about her little 'incident'.

"Night blueberry." I chuckle as I flick the light off.

"Blueberry?" Rainbow asks in the dark.

"Yeah, cause... get it you're... nevermind." I turn to face the wall. "Goodnight."

"You too Matt..."

Rainbow falls asleep quickly, but I can't help but think about the fall dance. I'm filled with excitement over the fact that I finally got Skyler's attention.

I just hope Rainbow won't feel like a third wheel...

Author's Notes:

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